HB 408 (2022): relative to employment restrictions for registered sex offenders.

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HB 408 (2022)

relative to employment restrictions for registered sex offenders.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 28, 2021 and October 5, 2021. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-2177h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-2177h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 6, 2022, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2021-2294h), offered by Rep. Bob Lynn, was rejected on a division vote 73–263 on January 6, 2022. On January 6, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 5, 2022 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 26, 2021, 11:45 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • September 28, 2021, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 205-207
  • October 5, 2021, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 201-203
  • October 20, 2021, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 201-203
  • April 19, 2022, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • January 6, 2022, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 73, nays 263, failed
  • January 6, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-2177h — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2022, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 26, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/26/2021 11:45 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92701022260 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 31, 2021: Retained in Committee
  • September 28, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/28/2021 10:00 am LOB 205-207
  • October 5, 2021: Full Committee Work Session: 10/05/2021 11:00 am LOB 201-203
  • October 20, 2021: Executive Session: 10/20/2021 11:00 am LOB 201-203
  • October 20, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-2177h 10/20/2021 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 6, 2022: Amendment #2021-2177h : AA VV 01/06/2022
  • January 6, 2022: FLAM #2021-2294h (Rep. Lynn): AF DV 73-263 01/06/2022
  • January 6, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-2177h: MA VV 01/06/2022
  • March 21, 2022: Removed from Consent (Rep. Lynn) 01/05/2022
  • April 19, 2022: Hearing: 04/19/2022, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
  • May 5, 2022: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/05/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 5, 2022: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/05/2022

Laws It Would Change

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  • HB 107-FN (2024): relative to employment restrictions for registered sex offenders.
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